# Flow Fit vs Hero Band 8

The clearest difference is rating: Hero Band 8 at 3.1 against Flow Fit's 2.4. Hero Band 8 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Flow Fit's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hero Band 8 holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Fit has 125 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Flow Fit's written reviews are positive against 6% of Hero Band 8's.

Flow Fit ships an update every 4 weeks, Hero Band 8 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Fit | Hero Band 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-fit/id1532853237/reviews) | **[3.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-band-8/id1573345807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 4.2% of reviews | **5.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Haiweida Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532853239) | [金 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374217639) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Fit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-fit/id1532853237)

Track your daily steps, monitor sleep patterns, and record your runs with GPS. Receive notifications for calls and messages on your connected device. Set alarms and take remote photos.

**Highlights:** Step count tracking, Sleep monitoring, GPS running tracker, Notification push, Alarm setting, Remote camera control, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works for basic functions
- 👍 Watch design is good
- 👍 Some users find it good for the cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inaccurate time/data
- 🐛 Language/translation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Watch not bound error
- Loses time
- Cannot connect to Dial Center
- App crashes on 'Device' tab
- Headphones not connecting

**Requested features**

- Update the application
- Fix Bluetooth connection
- Improve notification delivery
- Add more watch faces
- Allow changing home screen


### Hero Band 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-band-8/id1573345807)

Track your daily steps, calories burned, and distance walked. Remotely control your camera, find your phone, and monitor your sleep patterns. Receive alerts for calls, messages, and app notifications.

**Highlights:** Step, calorie, and distance tracking, Remote camera control, Find phone feature, Sleep monitoring, Alarm and sedentary reminders, Call, SMS, and app notification alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Fit free?

Flow Fit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hero Band 8 free?

Hero Band 8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flow Fit or Hero Band 8?

Hero Band 8 is rated higher. Flow Fit averages 2.4 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Hero Band 8 averages 3.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do Flow Fit or Hero Band 8 have ads?

Neither Flow Fit nor Hero Band 8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flow Fit or Hero Band 8?

Flow Fit ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hero Band 8 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flow Fit was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hero Band 8 on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*